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"A Species' Conservation Status Never Changes Once Assigned"

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Assuming a species' status is permanent overstates the system's design — the Red List's criteria, per Bio 3709, apply fresh at each reassessment, per Bio 3771, and status can move either way.

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Renewed protection can, if data improve enough, move a species toward a lower-risk category later.

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This states the popular assumption — Bio 3771 gives the structure it overlooks.